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Coin - 10 Cents, Malaya, 1943Reg. No: NU 14072

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Summary:

Specimen 10 Cents, Issued by Malaya, Malaysia, 1943Minted by Royal Mint, London

Statement Of Significance:

The British Government established the Malay Planning Unit in London in 1943 to prepare for the return to Civil Government to the area after the Japanese invasion force was removed. One of the steps it took was to have the Royal Mint strike coins, ready for placement in circulation soon after the return (the Japanese issued no coinage, relying on paper money). The coins were stock-piled in London until Malaya was placed under British Military Administration in August 1945 when they were soon put into circulation.

The 1943 silver 10 cent was struck with a 50% silver content (75% before the War). Also on account of the war, Proof of Record strikes were largely discontinued; this piece was reserved as a reference piece and sent to the Melbourne Branch of the Royal Mint, a specimen striking.

Acquisition Information:

Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978

Discipline:

Numismatics

Dimensions:

18 mm (Diameter)

Weight:

2.709 g (Weight)

More information

Tagged with:

british empire coins, british commonwealth and empire coins

Themes this item is part of:

Royal Mint, London, Percy Metcalfe, Coin Designer, (1895-1970), Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection

Primary Classification:

COINS

Secondary Classification:

Malaysia

Tertiary Classification:

working strikes

Series:

Proof of Record

DateEra:

1943 AD

Denomination:

10 Cents

Obverse Description:

Crowned head of the King facing left; around, GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA; artist's initials, PM, below neck